Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College graduates walk in the processional as thousands of family members and friends watch on during the 68th annual commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College graduates Phil Signorile and Anne Major take a photo together during the processional at the 68th annual commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

from left to right: Marist College graduates Kaylyn Hamel, of Pittsfield, MA, Ama Jean Healy, of New Rochelle, NY, Elora Laughrey, of Ventura, CA, and Carol Eliya of Ridgewood, NJ pose together for a photo during the 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal

Marist College held its 68th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Ryan Paraggio/for the Journal